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Nationally determined contribution (NDC) Analysis
Nigeria - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Context of Gender Reference |
Mitigation
|
| Gender Tags | |
| Submitted Language |
English
|
| Submitted Translation |
No
|
| Type of Support |
Conditional
Unconditional
|
| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Monitoring
Implementation
|
| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
|
| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
No
|
| File Url |
Timeframe
2015-2030
Relevant Context
Developing country that is highly vulnerable to impacts of climate change.
Process for Developing NDC
No mention of process for developing NDC.
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
NDC implementation will fall under the remit of the Nigeria Climate Change Policy Response and Strategy (NCCPRS) adopted in 2012, in line with the strategic goal to foster low-carbon, high growth economic development and build a climate resilient society.
Summary of Gender Reference
Under ‘Mitigation Actions by Sector’: "The degree to which people are affected by climate change impacts is influenced by their social status, gender, wealth, political power and access to and control over resources. Women and youth, but
Nigeria - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Context of Gender Reference |
Adaptation
Mitigation
|
| Gender Tags | |
| Submitted Language |
English
|
| Submitted Translation |
No
|
| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Implementation
|
| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
|
| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
Yes
|
| File Url |
Timeframe
2021-2030
Relevant Context
Developing country that is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change
Process for Developing NDC
The process for developing Nigeria’s Updated NDC was described as collaborative and inclusive, involving a wide array of stakeholders and taking into account inputs from Nigerian experts. Due to COVID-19, many of the stakeholder workshops were held
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
Nigeria’s updated NDC mentions various policies and plans that are relevant to meeting its targets. These include the National Climate Change Policy for 2021-2030, and the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) framework. The NAP includes monitoring and eva
Summary of Gender Reference
Gender has its own section within the document. Gender inclusion is listed as a cross-cutting issue that should guide mitigation and adaptation priorities. The update highlights Nigeria’s recently published National Action Plan on Gender and Climate
Nigeria Validates Green Women Platform to Empower Women in Climate Action
Nigeria has taken a major step toward integrating women into environmental governance at a two day workshop in Abuja.
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The Banyinyi Boki Women’s Association has emerged not merely as nature’s protectors, but as architects of an alternative future.
Group Seeks Inclusive Climate Action Plans in Lagos
Analysis by The Aiding Lives Initiative for the Vulnerable (ALIVE) has identified gender gaps in the Lagos Climate Action Policy
Stakeholders Urge Climate Action for Rural Women Farmers
Inclusion was central at a workshop validating rural agricultural women’s perspective on Nigeria's climate action plan.
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